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Resource | Training and Outreach The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs

The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs is a comprehensive guide to determine whether a grain product is whole grain-rich or can credit as enriched in school meals. 

12/13/2022
Basic page State/Local Agency

FNS works with state agencies to ensure eligible individuals and households can make informed decisions about applying for the program and access nutrition assistance benefits. FNS also provides technical assistance as needed.

12/13/2022
Resource | Policy Creditability of Infant Formulas Imported Through 2022 FDA Infant Enforcement Discretion Policy in CACFP

This memorandum provides guidance to state agencies and local program operators on the use of infant formulas imported as part of the Food and Drug Administration’s 2022 Infant Formula Enforcement Discretion Policy. 

10/13/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach How School Lunch Is Made And How You Can Help

Student article with information about what’s in a school meal, who decides what’s on the menu, and how students can have a voice in the process. 

10/03/2022
Resource | Webinars/Videos CACFP Cooking Video: Baked Tilapia Fish Fillets for Ages 3–5

This Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) cooking video demonstrates the quick-and-easy preparation of the USDA standardized recipe for Baked Tilapia Fish Fillets for children 3 through 5 years of age.

08/18/2022
Resource | Webinars/Videos USDA Foods Processing Program: Tips on How to Efficiently and Effectively Utilize USDA Foods Diverted to Processors

This webinar provided an overview of the USDA Foods Processing program and shared some tips on how to effectively manage USDA Foods diverted to processors.

08/12/2022
Resource | Policy Memos TEFAP State Plan Requests and Allocations for FY 2023 Farm to Food Bank Projects

The purpose of this memo is to allocate funding for Farm to Food Bank Projects in FY 2023. 

08/12/2022
Resource | Policy Memos SNAP FY 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustments

This memorandum provides the FY 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustments to the SNAP maximum allotments, income eligibility standards, and deductions. Under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, COLAs are effective as of Oct. 1, 2022.

08/09/2022
Resource | Recipes Recipes for Healthy Kids: Cookbook for Schools

The recipes in the cookbook feature foods both children and adults should consume more of: dark green and orange vegetables, dry beans and peas, and whole grains. All of these healthy recipes are low in total fat, saturated fat, sugar and sodium.

07/29/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance Serving Meats and Meat Alternates at Lunch and Supper in the CACFP

These worksheets can be used to empower CACFP providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement meal pattern requirements. 

07/15/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021